review by: Roberto Martinelli

Now, just hold on a minute. Before you run down to the record store with a wad of cash all crumpled up in your grubby hand to buy the new Dying Fetus, you’d better read about the new Circle of Dead Children. So just wait, ok?

Human Harvest is a huge breakthrough album. And we’re really emphasizing the word “huge.”Let’s write it in capitals from now on. The sound of this album is like this constant assault of rapid fire sludge that is done in a way that upholds the designs of the band and yet is groundbreaking and artistic. And HUGE.

Checking out the last, hidden track, a three minute long, hair-raisingly captivating, concentrated dose of the brilliant, impossible, pig-like vocals on display, one can’t help but be reminded of a very similar hidden track on Today is the Day’s latest record. And sure enough, visionary producer Steve Austin is behind this one, too. He’s really to thank just as much as the band playing on this record.

It’s a perfect marriage. Austin’s craft is well matched with the intelligent grindcore that Circle of Dead Children create. From the get go, pummeling compositions meld with one another, showcasing furious riffs, engaging and varied extreme vocals, and wild drums. The pingy snare sound gets so crazy that often times it seems like a steel drum. And all this sonic adventurousness gets high marks in my book. It should in yours, too. So, buy your Dying Fetus if you will, but think about having a few less beers this weekend and pick up this godly disk. (9.2/10)